Apera supports Oakley Capital's acquisition of 7NXT

Apera Asset Management (“Apera”), a pan-European private debt investor in the mid-market space, proudly announces the arrangement of debt facilities to support Oakley Capital’s (“Oakley”) acquisition of 7NXT GmbH (“7NXT” or the “Group”), the leading online fitness and nutrition platform in the German-speaking region. 

Apera has arranged a unitranche debt package supporting the buyout of 7NXT and to finance further expansion projects and potential acquisitions.

7NXT’s core business is Gymondo, the leading female-focused online fitness subscription platform, offering subscription-based access to high-quality workout videos, customised fitness programs and personalised nutrition plans. Apera is very pleased to support Oakley, founder and CEO Markan Karajica and the management team to scale 7NXT in the rapidly growing online fitness and health market and accelerate both its domestic and international growth.

Sascha Günther, Investment Director at Oakley, said: “We are very pleased with the customized financing provided by Apera and enjoyed working together with the investment team. The specifically tailored structure addresses the core elements of our investment strategy and supports our business case.”

 Klaus Petersen, Partner at Apera Asset Management, said: “We very much enjoyed working with Oakley on this inaugural joint transaction. We are eager to support Oakley and 7NXT in achieving its growth plans in a very dynamic and fast-growing sector.”

About Apera

Apera is a pan-European mid-market private debt investor operating in the UK, the DACH region, the Nordic region, France and Benelux. The firm develops long-term partnerships with private equity investors, SME borrowers, and advisors by providing tailored financial solutions that meet both the operational needs and growth objectives of clients, whilst producing attractive returns. Apera is focused on bringing a new standard of transparency to the private debt market.